FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Below you will find answers to our most commonly asked questions. If you don’t see your question, please call or email us, we would be happy to help. For recital questions, please visit the recital page.

During the school year, we always have someone available in the office to answer questions Monday – Thursday 3:15-7:15pm. In addition, the studio is also open for class on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings (9:30-11:30). Please call for summer hours, as they vary week to week.

What holidays do you observe?

Greater Austin Dance Academy operates on the same school-year calendar as the Round Rock school district. Therefore, we are closed for the Thanksgiving holidays, winter holidays, and spring break. Please check with the studio in regards to Monday holidays. Often, we will still have classes even though students may be out of school on these days. Remember, monthly tuition is based on the full year. Therefore, tuition is never prorated due to holidays nor absences.

Greater Austin Dance Academy operates on a school calendar. Therefore, fall classes start after Labor Day and run through the end of May. While we do take registrations throughout the fall and early January, it is best for students to begin the full year with a class. This ensures their understanding of the technique and curriculum designed for their age level.

Do you have a recital?

Yes, Greater Austin Dance Academy believes every student should have a chance to show-off the hard work and artistic side of dance. Therefore, an end-of-year recital is scheduled each year at the end of May. The fall semester is spent focusing on technique. Then, after the holiday break, classes will begin putting their steps and technique together into their dances for the end of year recital! While it is not mandatory that each child participates, GADA builds all recital costs into monthly tuition rates for your convenience!

Can my child take a month off from dance class?

No, because we believe in limiting class sizes, students cannot come and go throughout the year. Curriculum is designed from Sept-May and attendance is necessary for students and to hold a child’s place in class. If your child does wish to discontinue his/her dance class before the end of the year, written notice MUST be given to the front office by the last day of the month prior to your last month. (For example, if you wish to drop in February, written notice must be received by January 31st.) The May tuition paid at registration would then be used as the last month tuition.

Can my child make-up a class?

Yes! We strongly encourage your child to make-up classes due to absences or illness. Please have him/her attend any class of a same or lower level. See the front desk if you have any questions about which classes to attend for make-ups. All make-ups should occur within one month of the original absence. Due to recital preparations, we do not allow make-ups after February 1st.

What does my child need for dance class and do you have a dress code?

Greater Austin Dance Academy does not have a strict dress code in terms of colors. However we require the following depending on which class your child is taking.

Intro to Movement Dress Code

tights, leotard, pink ballet shoes (skirts are fine)

Creative movement I Dress Code

tights, leotard, pink ballet shoes (skirts are fine)

Creative movement II Dress Code

tights, leotard, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes (skirts are fine)

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes Dress Code

For Level 1 and higher BALLET CLASSES – we require a black leotard and pink tights (along with ballet shoes).

For Level 1 and higher tap and jazz classes any colored tights and leotard, dance pants/shorts may be worn for tap and jazz, black jazz shoes, black tap shoes. Please make sure hair is pulled away from face and neck. Hair must be secured so that it cannot touch the corner of the eye. No jewelry.

comfortable clothing and hip-hop sneakers. (Any pair of sneakers are fine, but they must ONLY be used for dance class so as not to bring outside dirt and debris.)

Drill Prep, Lyrical, Street Jazz Dress Code

Dance pants and any form fitting tank or t-shirt, black jazz shoes (lyrical may be barefoot or jazz shoes – NO FOOT UNDEES)

Please speak with the director if you have any other questions concerning proper attire.

My child is advanced for her age, can she bump into the next level?

All classes are designed for a specific age. There are always students who don’t quite fit into this breakdown. We’re happy to evaluate your child if you feel a different level is needed, but we’ll ask to view his/her dancing in the current level first. Remember – many factors go into deciding a dancers level besides just dance ability. Attention span, muscle development, brain development, focus, and technique are all factors considered when evaluating a student’s dance level.

What kind of credentials do your instructors have?

All of our instructors either have or are actively pursuing college degrees related to the dance field. In addition, GADA takes great time training teachers so that consistent curriculum is taught between classes and various teachers. Please feel free to read specific teacher backgrounds on our faculty page of the website!

If you have other questions not answered here, please feel free to contact us either through the website, phone, or drop by – we’re happy to speak with you further!

Where is GADA located?

Office Hours

M-Th: 9am-12noon and 3pm-8pm

Friday: closed

Saturday: 9am-12noon

Sunday: closed

During the school year, we always have someone available in the office to answer questions during the office hours listed above. In addition, the studio is open for class Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings (9:30a-11:30a). Please call for summer hours, as they vary week to week.